CSVR Launches Its 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Reimagine Justice for Survivors of GBV As the global community marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is proud…
Youth in South Africa face interrelated challenges that affect their well-being, development, and ability to contribute fully to society. These structural and personal challenges are deeply rooted in historical inequalities and present-day socio-economic conditions. Despite post-apartheid progress, racial and social…
The torrential rains, gale-force winds, and even snowfall that battered the Eastern Cape in June 2025 unleashed catastrophic flooding, displacing over 4,700 people and affecting more than 6,800 households. Those willing to confront the truth must admit that these floods…
Hunger isn't just about food. It's about power. It's about who gets to eat, who decides and who is heard. If we're serious about justice, then no one should be hungry. In South Africa, hunger is not just about empty…
The policy brief highlights the persistent violence in Lesotho since its independence in 1966, which has severely impacted democratic governance, human rights, and socio-economic development. It emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards peace through the implementation of the…
Today, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) solemnly commemorates the 31st anniversary of the tragic events of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a horrifying period marked by immense human suffering and loss. Over…